Keberkesanan carta pembelajaran Omygram terhadap tahap pencapaian pelajar PVMA dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris bagi topik plurals

Pembinaan bahan bantu belajar untuk tujuan PdPC sememangnya digalakkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia bagi meningkatkan kualiti pendidikan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangun dan mengenalpasti keberkesanan carta pembelajaran Omygram terhadap tahap pencapaian pelajar PVMA dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris bagi topik plurals. Kajian ini adalah kuasi-eksperimen yang melibatkan dua buah sekolah menengah harian di daerah Batu Pahat. Instrumen kajian yang digunakan ialah soalan ujian pra dan pasca, soal selidik dan senarai semak. Dapatan kajian telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian Statistic Package For The Social Science Version 22.0 (SPSS). Analisis deskriptif dalam bentuk frekuensi, peratus, min dan sisihan piawai digunakan semasa penganalisaan data. Ujian-t pula digunakan untuk melihat perbezaan pencapaian antara ujian pra dengan ujian pasca bagi kumpulan rawatan dan kumpulan kawalan. Kumpulan rawatan diberi set soal selidik tentang motivasi pelajar selepas menggunakan carta pembelajaran Omygram dalam PdPC. Hasil dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa, terdapat perbezaan pencapaian yang signifikan antara skor ujian pra dengan skor ujian pasca bagi kumpulan rawatan. Motivasi pelajar selepas menggunakan carta pembelajaran Omygram juga berada pada tahap tinggi

Ionizing radiation impact on the mechanical properties of a wood-plastic composite: a review

This paper reviews the effect of radiation on the mechanical properties of WPC. WPC can be defined as mixture of wood in a polymer matrix. Composite that used in this research mainly consists of 40% polyethylene (PE), 50 % wood fiber and the rest is carbon black. The WPC were then irradiated and go through post extrusion process under required dose levels of 0, 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 kGy with the aid of the electron beam treatment (EB). Soon after, the irradiated WPC then classified using a test called bending test which specify in third point bending test (ASTM D4761) along with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was checked that two factors are affected with the increasing dose level and they were ultimate strength and modulus of elasticity (MOE). Diagnosis on the morphology of polyethylene by the research found that there was significant difference between the radiated and irradiated surfaces

Penggunaan Media Gambar Dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Mengarang Siswa Kelas IV SD Negeri 2 Gergunung Kecamatan Klaten Utara Kabupaten Klaten Tahun Ajaran 2012/2013

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) Untuk mengetahui suasana pembelajaran siswa dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam keterampilan mengarang. (2) Untuk mengetahui proses pembelajaran dikelas dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam keterampilan mengarang siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 2 Gergunung Kecamatan Klaten Utara Kabupaten Klaten. (3) Untuk mengetahui hasil pembelajaran siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 2 Gergunung Kecamatan Klaten Utara Kabupaten Klaten dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam mengarang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Subyek dalam peneltian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Gergunung Klaten Utara yang berjumlah 32 anak. Data hasil mengarang merupakan hasil dari mengarang siswa kemudian di beri nilai. Hasil penelitian bahwa (1) Suasana pembelajaran siswa dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam keterampilan mengarang pada siklus I dan siklus II, suasana pembelajaran lebih hidup. (2) Proses pembelajaran dikelas dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam keterampilan mengarang siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Gergunung Kecamatan Klaten Utara Kabupaten Klaten berpusat pada siswa. (3) Hasil pembelajaran siswa kelas IV SDN 2 Gergunung Kecamatan Klaten Utara Kabupaten Klaten dengan penggunaan media gambar dalam mengarang bahwa pada pra siklus nilai rata-rata siswa adalah 63,44, siklus I sebesar 67,81, dan siklus II sebesar 71,6

Emotional and behavioural problems among children: issues and trends in Malaysia

Emotional and behavioural problems among children have been increasing in many western as well as the eastern countries. Although the problem has been given attention and priority in terms of early detection, many children with early symptoms of emotional and behavioural problems has still not been detected at the early stages. This phenomenon is worrying as mental health problems were shown to be stable in the long run and if left undetected it may manifest into various problems in adulthood. This paper explores the issues on emotional and behavioural problems in terms of its definition, prevalence, aetiology, long term consequences and treatment. It also explores on mental health problems in a non-western country, i.e. Malaysia including its prevalence and intervention strategies which has been carried out in overcoming this worrying issue. Finally this review paper stresses the importance of providing a well-designed epidemiological study in Malaysia in assessing the current prevalence of emotional and behavioural problems in young children and adolescent

Demand of microtakaful product in south areas of Malaysia / Nor Idayu Sumari

Most of low income and poor do not have financial protection in mitigating their financial losses. The need for financial protection among the low income and poor is crucial. There are many people who become poorer struggling with their life to cope with vulnerability. Most of these people have sold their assets; borrow money, young kids are forced to work to support their family. This scenario can be seen whereby there are demand of microtakaful product is still low in our market. Thus, researcher believed that there are loads of factors might be underwrote to the demand of the microtakaful that need to be revealed especially in Malaysia in order to encourage more low income and poor people to contribute to this scheme. The main purpose of this study is to delve into the matter further and explore selected factors that can be considered to be contributed for demand of microtakaful product in Malaysia. The study was conducted on respondents with low monthly income and those who fall into the poverty level category. Primary data was used in this study using distribution of questionnaire. A 150 set of questionnaires had been designed and distributed in order to obtain a quantitative primary data for this research. From the findings, all independent variables have significant result toward dependent variable and indicate that an awareness level is the best predictor to the demand of microtakaful product in Malaysia

Towards era of sustainable food resource

Agriculture and food feature prominently in debates about sustainability. Food and agriculture is a solid foundation for sustainability. Figure 1 shows a diagram of all elements in the foundation of food sustainability. This “donut” figure, lifted from Raworth (2012) describes the upper and lower bounda-ries of the safe and just place for humanity. If we focus on the outer circle, the “upper limits” of plan-etary capacity, agriculture and food systems play critical role – and may be primarily responsible for exceeding ceiling in Nitrogen, Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. Sustainability and technological innovation in food production are critically needed to ensure worldwide food security and stability of the global economy. It highlights ethical practices and approaches to develop an environmentally har-monized food system for a secure and sustainable global food supply of the current production system that consumes precious resources like freshwater, land, energy, and environments to live and grow food

Antibacterial Activity of Seaweed Extract and its Effects on the DNA Sequence of Selected Essential Genes of Staphylococcus Aureus

Mortality rate caused by bacteria infections is increasing to nearly 20 million deaths each year, world wide. One of the common causes contributing to the death is the increasing number of antibiotic resistance pathogens including Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) organisms, and Multiple Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO). Therefore, this study was designed to explore an alternative antibacterial product derived from seaweed extracts, Gracilaria changii and Euchema denticulatum, through several approaches including bioassays and molecular biology tools especially the study of DNA and RNA encoding genes of interest in MRSA and non-MRSA. Bioassay studies revealed that G. changii and E. denticulatum extracts showed inhibitory activity only on gram positive organisms tested including S. aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes which were expressed in terms of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) test. Thus,gram negative pathogens tested including Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa showed resistant phenotypic pattern to both extracts. Since G. changii and E. denticulatum extracts showed inhibitory activity against S. aureus, five genes in this pathogen were chosen to study the effect of both seaweed extracts on the genes through PCR and RT-PCR analysis. The results indicated genes for DNA repair, adaB; cell wall biogenesis gene, sav1017; and mecA gene yielding substantial effect by showing changes in the sequence of the genes. Based on the changes in the selected gene sequences of treated S. aureus isolates, the inhibitory activity for both seaweeds extracts on the respective genes is predicted according to the function of each gene. G. changii and E. denticulatum extracts were predicted to interfere with the function of adaB gene in producing the methyltransferase enzyme which was involved in the DNA repair in S. aureus. Both extracts were also predicted to interfere with the activity of sav1017 gene in producing UDP-N-Acetylglucosamine transferase enzyme which is involved in the peptidoglycan synthesis in S. aureus since peptidoglycan is the major component in the cell wall of bacteria. However, the predicted inhibitory mechanism of both seaweeds extracts on mecA gene cannot be speculated based on the present research approach. As a conclusion, G. changii and E. denticulatum extract can be categorized as a narrow spectrum antibacterial agent against S. aureus and S. pyogenes in vitro. The effectiveness of both seaweed extracts in affecting cell wall synthesis and DNA repair gene in S. aureus has significant conotation. The finding of antibacterial activity by both extracts against MRSA and non-MRSA strains is hoped to have potential in producing alternative antibacterial agents from natural resources, against resistant S. aureus to reduce the infections and fatality

Factor influencing individual participation in zakat on income / Nor Idayu Othman

Zakat is one of the sources of funds available within the Islamic economic and financial systems and has become a part of ijtima’i studies. Although it is obligatory for Muslims to contribute to zakat, however the amount collected is relatively very small compared to the income tax collections. One of the reasons that led to this incident could be the lack of motivation among Muslims. The aim of this study is to investigate the factors affecting individual decisions in zakat contribution hence, provide an understanding of their motivation. In this exploratory study, factor analysis has been used to provide insights into the underlying structure of motivating factors of individuals participating in zakat. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire that was designed based on past studies from both the conventional as well as Islamic literature. The main dimensions were characterised by religious, utilitarian, self-satisfaction and organization factors

DESIGNANDCONSTRUCTION OFVERTICAL TURBINE FORWIND POWER FARMING

Renewable energy is the termusedto describe energy that comes from sources whose supplies are regenerative and virtually in exhaustible. Among these sources are sunshine, wind, water, vegetation and the heat of the earth. A project involving renewable energy, specifying in wind energy system has been entitled. The scope of this project may cover understanding the theory of wind energy resources and the working principles of wind turbines, applies the theory into practical and study the variety of wind turbines available, investigate and make a design comparison for the bestpower output; efficiency. Theaim is to come out with a design which practical, high efficiency and low dependency on air flow. Based on these criteria, Tesla Turbine has been chosen. During this project several methodshave been carried out in completing the task; consists by doingliterature review and calculations. The final outcome combine typical Tesla Turbine with another part that functioning as to maximize the air flow before entering the turbine. This element may know as the wind-catchment area whichapplies the theory oftemperature difference. The sun will heat up the air inside the catchment area, and the difference will result in high pressure air. This hot air will generate the Tesla Turbine; whichis the mainpart ofthe project

The influence of leadership style, social support and workload toward stress among nurses

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between leadership style, social support and workload with stress among nurses in Gua Musang Hospital, Kelantan. The health professionals are a group at significant risk from the negative effects of stressful including nurses. Through this study, data were collected successfully from 96 nurses of Gua Musang Hospital and data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0. Techniques of data analysis used in this study are frequency analysis, descriptive analysis and reliability analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between leadership style, social support and workload with stress and also to answer the objective of this research. Besides that, multiple regression analysis is conducted to analyse the relationship between independent variables and dependent variable. From the research finding, it provides better understanding of the factor influence the stress among nurses. The findings revealed that social support and workload was significantly influence to the stress while leadership style was not significantly influence to the stress